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Spain, Morocco Reinforce Ceuta Fence After Court-Linked Surge

7/31/2026

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Spain and Morocco reinforced Ceuta’s border fence on Friday, halting a mass crossing.
Authorities reported an estimated 49,000 illegal entries and at least 19 dead bodies.
Minister Ángel Víctor Torres said a Supreme Court ruling ending expulsions of sea-intercepted migrants may have spurred the surge.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska were scheduled to visit Ceuta on Friday.

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Spain and Morocco reinforced Ceuta’s border fence on Friday, halting a mass crossing.
Authorities reported an estimated 49,000 illegal entries and at least 19 dead bodies.
Minister Ángel Víctor Torres said a Supreme Court ruling ending expulsions of sea-intercepted migrants may have spurred the surge.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska were scheduled to visit Ceuta on Friday.